"We saw from last year’s tournament that whatever time of day, the Caribbean people will come out to support the CPL and create the unique, energetic atmosphere that has made the competition famous," Damien O'Donohue, Chief Executive Officer of the CPL said.

"A high percentage of last year’s fans were families, so it makes sense for us to ensure they are catered for with earlier starts, in addition to local and global television audiences who are eager to follow the action ball-by-ball," he added.